Marco A. Velazquez's Blog – June 2013 Archive (7)

At this time I would like to wish A Happy Father's Day to all the Navy Dad's out there. May The Lord Bless you on this Special Day and through out the year.
Navy Dad,
Marco V.

Finally the day came, all of our fillings, anticipation and worries came down to one day, "PIR", Graduation. As I sat there in the bleachers with my wife and other Moms, Dads, Grandparents and Love ones we were waiting for that moment when the Big Door would roll up and we could get a look at our sailors for the first time since they left for Boot Camp. But leading up to that moment they entertained us with the music of the Navy Marching band, Color Guard with all the different Flag of the… Continue

What a great experience this evening was at the Meet and Greet. Got to finally meet the "Sarge" and some of the Mom's and Dad's. What a great thing the Sarge does every Thursday for the love one's of our new United State Navy Sailor's. When they say he's got a lot of good Information, he does and then some, for example; like what our Sailor's need after PIR, giving us tips on how to navigate to the Graduation thru the streets of Chicago, which Gates we need to go thru. I could spend more time… Continue

A question was asked about Back Ground Checks, I can't tell you if it's for everyone using the Navy Camp Ground or maybe because we're Retired Armed Police Officers and they needed to verify it. But if you call the camp ground I'm sure they can give you a reason...sorry I wasn't much help!
Proud Navy Dad,
Marco V.

After a disappointing arrival at the Navy Camp Grounds, and what I mean is, we had made reservations at the camp ground prior to our arrival which included a back ground check. We had asked if the spots were Full Hook Up, and they advised yes they were, they even ask if we needed 30 or 50 amps, so we advised we needed two spots a 30 and a 50 amp so we figured everything was a go. We get here today and the spots were only 30 amps, with only electric, no water or sewers. Well what can i say? We… Continue

Well 400 more miles closer to PIR June 7th. We made it to Chattanooga, Tennessee on this second leg of our trip. So many beautiful sights this Great Country has to offer, that's probably why I don't mind the driving. Lets face it would drive to the end of the universe just to see our son. By the looks of it we'll be getting to the Navy Camp Grounds a day earlier. Well time for rest until the next update.
A Proud Navy Dad,
Marco V.
God Bless America.

Made it to Georgia, the first leg of the trip to PIR, getting closer and we can't wait for that phone call that he's a Sailor now. We have the House phone transferred to our cell phone. Tomorrow we celebrate our 23rd Wedding Anniversary, It's not what I had in mind, but my wife and I can't wait to see our son, so for this year I think it'll be ok.lol. We get to see our son!
A Proud Navy Dad,
Marco V.